DANA CATHERINE DOWD NP
NPI 1497789937
Nurse Practitioner - Women's Health in Newton, MA

Active since July 10, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
82.78/100
CMS Quality Rating
2014 WASHINGTON ST, AUERBACH BREAST CENTER, NEWTON, MA 02462(617) 243-6157(617) 243-5249 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dana Catherine Dowd Np NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DANA CATHERINE DOWD NP (NPI 1497789937) is an individual women's health provider in Newton, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (253455) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with South Shore Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2003).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497789937
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LW0102X
Provider Legal NameDANA CATHERINE DOWDCredential: NP
Location Address2014 WASHINGTON ST, AUERBACH BREAST CENTERNewton, MA 02462-1607
Mailing Address26 Manning RdDedham, MA 02026-6008 · (617) 243-6157 · Fax (617) 243-5249
Fax(617) 243-5249
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2003
Enumeration DateJuly 10, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
NPI 1497789937 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · Women's HealthPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LW0102X
License Licensed in MA · 253455
2014 WASHINGTON ST, Newton, MA 02462

Other Identifiers 2

OtherNP9717MA · Bcbs
Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedDO NP4556MA

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dana Catherine Dowd Np is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID6406831924
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040621000251
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
100 services92 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
43 services43 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

South Shore Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · South Weymouth, MA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220100
Location55 Fogg RoadSouth Weymouth, MA 02190 · Norfolk County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02462 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$97.64 typical visit price
range $63.72 – $189.86
Typical copayment $24.41 (range $15.93 – $47.46)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$111.18 typical visit price
range $21.07 – $155.29
Typical copayment $27.79 (range $5.26 – $38.82)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

82.78/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality88.33
Promoting Interoperability70
Improvement Activities40
Cost69.53

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Radiology (Radiation Oncology)
2014 WASHINGTON ST
NEWTON, MA 02462
Social Worker (Clinical)
2014 WASHINGTON ST
NEWTON, MA 02462
Physician Assistant
2014 WASHINGTON ST
NEWTON, MA 02462
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
2014 WASHINGTON ST, DEPARTMENT OF ORTHOPEDICS
NEWTON, MA 02462
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
2014 WASHINGTON ST
NEWTON, MA 02462
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
2014 WASHINGTON ST, SCN 6 NORTH
NEWTON, MA 02462
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
2014 WASHINGTON ST, NEWTON-WELLESLEY HOSPITAL
NEWTON, MA 02462
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
2014 WASHINGTON ST, NEWTON WELLESLEY HOSPITAL DEPT. OF ANESTHESIA
NEWTON, MA 02462

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Dana Dowd's NPI number?

The NPI number for Dana Dowd is 1497789937. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 10, 2006.

Where is Dana Dowd located?

Dana Dowd practices at 2014 Washington St Auerbach Breast Center, Newton, MA 02462. The listed phone number is (617) 243-6157.

What is Dana Dowd's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Women's Health, with taxonomy code 363LW0102X.

Is Dana Dowd enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Dana Dowd is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Dana Dowd accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Dana Dowd as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Dana Dowd affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Dana Dowd is affiliated with South Shore Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Dana Dowd was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.